Hugh Green Group St Patrick’s Parade!

St Patrick's Festival 2017.

Around the world, the Irish are counting down to St Patrick’s Day on Friday 17 March, and Auckland’s cultural enthusiasts are starting the celebrations early!

Auckland is preparing for a week-long celebration of the Patron Saint of Ireland, St Patrick, kicking off on Sunday 5 March with an Irish Fair Day, and culminating in the hallmark Parade and Irish Music and Dance Festival on Sunday 12 March. With even more entertainment, food vendors and kids activities, the 2017 Festival promises to be bigger and better - and revellers of all backgrounds encouraged to join the fun!